Word: prowesses
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Rudenstine and his wife, Angelica, arrived early and marveled many first-years with their prowess on the dance floor...
Both Lott and Clinton were unathletic in communities that prized prowess on the field. They excelled at their studies, music and campus politics--yet both failed in their bids for student president in college. Both avoided the draft. Both married politically shrewd women from families of higher social standing. Neither man much cares for alcohol, though both enjoy a celebratory cigar. Both are Baptists who believe in "redemption and resurrection"--as Lott often reminds a wayward lawmaker whose vote he is seeking...
...major advantage Harvard has over both Vermont and Dartmouth is the size of its players. So far, the Crimson has successfully exploited this size differential to play strong, physical games against its opponents. This physical prowess will prove extremely important against both Vermont and Dartmouth, which are known for quick feet rather than size...
...report on Bill Gates, Walter Isaacson provided insight that has given us a new perception of the man [BUSINESS, Jan. 13]. Gates, apart from his lack of emotional empathy with mankind and his ruthless business prowess, is the intellectual thinker for modern-day society. He knew what he wanted and was determined to achieve it. Instead of being a victim of circumstance, he turned events to his purpose. That's why he is today the ceo of Microsoft Corp., the world's richest man and perhaps the modern-day Napoleon of the technological world. But I wonder, Is Bill Gates...
Another of Harvard's key weapons, senior captain David Demian, is one of the few players in the Ivy League who can clearly match Princeton's shooting prowess. His 50 percent shooting from behind the arc entering the weekend was better than that of any regular player for either Penn or Princeton...